HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2015-73 - Comments on SDEIS for Southwest LRT Project - 07/14/2015 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-73
SUBMIT COMMENTS ON THE
SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (SDEIS)
FOR THE SOUTHWEST LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Southwest Light Rail Transit Project is a proposed 16-mile light-rail line
serving Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Hopkins, St. Louis Park and Minneapolis; and
WHEREAS, in response to public comments received on the Southwest Transitway Draft
Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), the Metropolitan Council made changes to the
proposed design on the Southwest Light Rail Transit Project; and
WHEREAS,the Federal Transit Administration and the Metropolitan Council determined that a
Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) is needed to document
environmental impacts that were not identified in the DEIS; and
WHEREAS,the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement(SDEIS) is available for
public comment through July 21, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the City Council appreciates the opportunity to review the SDEIS and desires to
respectfully submit comments on the SDEIS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Eden Prairie City Council authorizes the
City Manager to submit comments on the SDEIS consistent with the Council Agenda
Memorandum during the SDEIS public comment period.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on July 14, 2015.
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ATTEST:
K een Porta, City Clerk